The Lifesaving Society training standard for instructors and lifeguards who wish to assume deck-level supervisor responsibilities for overseeing instructional and recreational programs and day-to-day operations at aquatic facilities. Aquatic Supervisor introduces participants to the knowledge, skills and tools required to effectively guide fellow staff members in the safe delivery of aquatic programs and services, and to prepare for effective emergency response. The Aquatic Supervisor course length is 13 hours, and candidates should order the Aquatic Supervisor Workbook and Guide to Ontario Public Pools Regulation for reference. 

Prerequisites: National Lifeguard, Swim Instructor or Lifesaving Instructor 

Ratio: up to 6:1

Delivery format: online

The Lifesaving Society’s professional designation for managers who, regardless of their aquatic background, are responsible for oversight of aquatic programs and services. Aquatic Manager equips participants with the knowledge, principles and skills required to confidently direct excellent program delivery, responsive customer service, and attentive compliance with health and safety standards in the aquatic environment. The Aquatic Manager course length is 16 hours, and candidates should order the Aquatic Manager Workbook and Guide to Ontario Public Pools Regulation for reference. 

Ratio: up to 6:1

Delivery format: online

The Lifesaving Society's Aquatic Management Instructor course prepares instructors to teach the Lifesaving Society's Aquatic Supervisor and/or Aquatic Manager certifications. That is, Aquatic Management Instructors are certified to teach the management training courses they hold (i.e., those who hold Aquatic Supervisor may teach it; similarly, those who hold Aquatic Manager may teach it). The Aquatic Management Instructor course length is 14 hours, and candidates should order the Aquatic Management Instructor Pack and Guide to Ontario Public Pools Regulation for reference. 

Prerequisites: Aquatic Supervisor or Aquatic Manager, National Lifeguard, Swim Instructor or Lifesaving Instructor 

Ratio: up to 4:1

Delivery format: online